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Erlanger Foundation chief development officer to retire
Julie Taylor, president and chief development officer of Erlanger Health System’s philanthropic arm, will retire on September 30, according to a news release from the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based health system.
Clearing a path for diverse leadership
Creating a diverse nurse workforce and leadership team takes intentionality.
4 viruses-linked cancers that could become rare
Infections account for an estimated 13% of all cancer cases globally, the American Association for Cancer Research found, but more work is needed to help patients prevent these infections, The New York Times reported Sept. 18.
Cleveland Clinic trial shows promise in treating bleeding disorder
A phase 2 clinical trial has demonstrated that pomalidomide, used to treat bone marrow cancer, is safe and effective for managing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a rare genetic bleeding disorder. The results were published Sept. 18 in the New En…
Ascension's 'size and scale' helps secure 'AA+' rating: Fitch
St. Louis-based Ascension, a 136-hospital system, had its issuer default rating and long-term revenue bond ratings affirmed at “AA+” due to its strong operational profile, key leverage metrics and robust balance sheet, according to a Sept. 20 Fitch Rat…
Arkansas hospital physicians blocked man from duties due to his sex, EEOC alleges
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville (Ark.) refused to allow an employee to perform his surgical technician job duties because of his sex.
Illinois system acquires 17th hospital
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, an 80-bed facility in Dixon, Ill., has received approval to join Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare.
Hospitals desire a digitalized revenue cycle, but challenges persist
Hospital revenue cycle management has been a testing ground for automation and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Nation's 1st hospital-based therapeutic food pantry: 5 notes
Food is medicine programs are trending among U.S. hospitals, according to the American Hospital Association.
Duke Health to create AI-powered digital twins
Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health has entered into a two-year collaboration with SAS, a company specializing in data and AI, to create AI-powered tools.
